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grannystrong Wed 12-Jun-13 16:19:54

Why do so many people in this country pronounce it 'lanjeray'? (including on the radio). Do they think it's pronounced like that in French?

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Forzanonna Thu 15-Aug-13 21:32:56

Life's to short to worry!!

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LizG Thu 15-Aug-13 22:27:34

Tomato, tomayto - let's call the whole thing off. Gillybob we called them 'upper decker, flopper stoppers' smile

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nanaej Thu 15-Aug-13 22:55:55

When the subject of undies is ever discussed (not often) in our family we usually refer to female undergarments etc as Lorne-jerry after having become almost hysterical when I took DD1 to get first bra and the posh assistant kept talking about how important 'well fitting Lornejerry' was for developing bosoms!

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janeainsworth Fri 16-Aug-13 07:13:32

Gally and Feetle Pedant alert!
Stubbies are an actual Australian brand selling other gear as well as shorts,
and when we lived in Hongkong they were very popular with our Australian friends.
I'm not sure whether the name was actually used as a generic term, as you imply Feetle
www.stubbiesworkwear.com.au/bottoms-shorts.html

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Gally Fri 16-Aug-13 07:35:29

I will never be able to accept a stubbie (beer) from now on without thinking of men's bottoms grin

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janeainsworth Fri 16-Aug-13 08:01:05

Gally grin

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feetlebaum Fri 16-Aug-13 17:48:05

Gally - Bottoms up! Enjoy yourself...

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